Venu Thottempudi | |
|---|---|
 Thottempudi in 2014 | |
| Born | 4 June 1976 [1] |
| Other names | Venu |
| Occupation(s) | Actor, businessman |
| Years active | 1999 – 2013 2022 - present |
| Spouse | Anupama Choudary [2] |
Venu Thottempudi (born 4 June 1976) is an Indian actor who primarily works in Telugu cinema. He has appeared in several successful Telugu films as a lead actor from 1999 to the early 2000s.
After finishing his engineering from Dharwad Engineering College, Venu started pursuing acting as his career. For his first acting job, he was cast as the main lead in a movie directed by Bharathiraja. After a brief period of shooting, the movie was stalled and later cancelled due to production problems. To promote Venu, his friend Venkata Shyamprasad formed S. P. Entertainments. Under this banner, in 1999 Venu started his career with the movie Swayamvaram , directed by K. Vijaya Bhaskar. Co-starring Laya, the movie was very successful at the box-office and Venu won a Nandi Special Jury Award for the movie. Venu became well known for his dialogue delivery, timing, expressions and clear portrayal of emotions.[ citation needed ] In 2000 after the unsuccessful Manasu Paddanu Kaani , Venu won at the box office once again with Chirunavvutho . [3] G. Ramprasad, who earlier worked with B. Gopal as an assistant director, was roped in as the director for this movie. This movie co-starring Shaheen Khan was produced once again by S. P. Entertainments. Chiru Navvutho became one of the most successful Telugu movie in the year 2000 and received acclaim for Trivikram Srinivas's writing and Venu's performance as a chef whose marriage gets cancelled due to elopement of the bride. [4]
After a couple of successful films, Venu received several offers.[ citation needed ] Later he appeared in some unsuccessful films like Durga (2000), [5] Veedekkadi Mogudandi? (2001), [6] Priya Nestama (2002), [7] Malli Malli Choodali (2003), [8] Pellamtho Panenti (2003), [9] Cheppave Chirugali (2004) [10] He later bounced back with a couple of hits like Hanuman Junction (2001), [11] Kalyana Ramudu (2003), [12] Pellam Oorelithe (2003), [13] and Kushi Kushiga (2004), [14] His next releases were Sadaa Mee Sevalo (2005) directed by Neelakanta, [15] Sri Krishna 2006 (2006), [16] Illalu Priyuralu (2006), Bahumati directed by S. V. Krishna Reddy [17] and Allare Allari directed by Muppalaneni Siva. [18] He also worked on an unreleased film starring Aarthi Agarwal and Sridevi Vijayakumar during this time. [19]
In 2007, his movie Yamagola Malli Modalayindi co-starring Srikanth, Meera Jasmine and Reemma Sen was released. This movie was successful at the box-office. [20] In 2008, he was seen in Deepavali and a small yet vital role in the movie Chintakayala Ravi starring Venkatesh. [21] In 2009 he was seen in Gopi Gopika Godavari directed by Vamsy and co-starring Kamalinee Mukherjee. [22] In 2011, Venu was seen in Dileep Polan's Mayagadu opposite Charmy Kaur. [23] Venu was also seen in N. T. Rama Rao Jr.'s movie Dammu , directed by Boyapati Srinu. [24] His next release was titled Ramachari and directed by Eshawar. He is paired with Kamalinee Mukherjee in this movie. [25] Venu subsequently took a break from films and campaigned for his brother-in-law in Khammam. [26] After nine years Venu was seen in Ravi Teja's movie Ramarao on Duty , directed by Sarath Mandava. [27]
| Year | Title | Role(s) | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1999 | Swayamvaram | Venu | |
| 2000 | Manasu Paddanu Kaani | Venu | |
| Chirunavvutho | Venu | ||
| Durga | Pratap | ||
| Pottu Amman | Tamil film | ||
| 2001 | Hanuman Junction | Sathru | |
| Veedekkadi Mogudandi? | Sriram | ||
| 2002 | Priya Nestama | Surya | |
| 2003 | Malli Malli Choodali | Venu | |
| Kalyana Ramudu | Kalyana Ramudu | ||
| Pellam Oorelithe | Subbu | ||
| Pellamtho Panenti | Madhu | ||
| 2004 | Kushi Kushiga | Sree Kumar | |
| Cheppave Chirugali | Venu | ||
| 2005 | Sadaa Mee Sevalo | Tilak | |
| 2006 | Illalu Priyuralu | Venu | |
| Sri Krishna 2006 | Venkateshwarlu | ||
| 2007 | Bahumati | Venkata Ramana | |
| Allare Allari | Anand | ||
| Yamagola Malli Modalayindi | Jr. Chitragupta | ||
| 2008 | Chintakayala Ravi | Srikanth | |
| Deepavali | Venu | ||
| 2009 | Gopi Gopika Godavari | Gopi | |
| 2011 | Mayagadu | Leela Krishna | |
| 2012 | Dammu | Rama Chandra's brother in law | |
| 2013 | Ramachari | Ramachari | |
| 2022 | Ramarao on Duty | CI Jammi Murali | [27] |
| Year | Title | Role | Network | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | Athidhi | Ravi | Disney+ Hotstar | [28] |
| Year | Award | Category | Film | Result | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | Nandi Awards | Special Jury Award for Best Performance in Debut film | Swayamvaram | Won | [29] |
Yamagola Malli Modalayindi is a 2007 Indian Telugu-language fantasy film directed by Srinivasa Reddy. Srikanth, Venu Thottempudi, Meera Jasmine, and Reema Sen play the lead roles. The film was a box office success. Director Srinivasa Reddy, Srikanth, and Meera Jasmine collaborated again for A Aa E Ee (2009).
Dubai Seenu is a 2007 Indian Telugu-language action comedy film directed by Srinu Vaitla. Produced by D. V. V. Danayya, the film stars Ravi Teja and Nayanthara. The music of the movie was composed by Mani Sharma.
Bahumati is a 2007 Indian Telugu-language romantic comedy-drama film written and directed by S. V. Krishna Reddy under R.R Movie Makers. The film stars Venu Thottempudi, Sangeetha and Shabana Khan. The movie was based on It Could Happen To You (1994) starring Nicolas Cage and Bridget Fonda, which was remade in Hindi as Bade Dilwala.
Pellaindi Kaani..! is a 2007 Indian Telugu-language romantic comedy film directed by E. V. V. Satyanarayana and starring Allari Naresh, Kamalinee Mukerji and Bhanupriya with Krishna Bhagavaan, Kota Srinivasa Rao and Sunil in supporting roles. The films shows the relationship between a husband, wife and his mother.
Krishna is a 2008 Indian Telugu-language action comedy film directed by V. V. Vinayak and produced by B. Kasi Viswanatham, with D. V. V. Danayya presenting the film. The film stars Ravi Teja and Trisha, with music composed by Chakri and cinematography by Chota K. Naidu. Released on 11 January 2008 during the Sankranthi festival, Krishna was a commercial blockbuster and became the second highest-grossing Telugu film of the year, after Jalsa.
Chintakayala Ravi is a 2008 Telugu-language romantic comedy film produced by Nallamalupu Bujji and directed by Yogi. The cross over cinema, starring Venkatesh, and Anushka Shetty in lead roles, while Mamta Mohandas and Venu Thottempudi in a supporting roles, with songs composed by Vishal–Shekhar and background score composed by Mani Sharma.
Brahmanandam Drama Company is a 2008 Indian Telugu-language comedy film starring Sivaji, Ravi Krishna, Brahmanandam and Kamalinee Mukherjee. The film is directed by E. Srikanth Nahatha and produced by Palli Kesava Rao and K. Kishore Reddy. It is a remake of Hindi film Bhagam Bhag, which itself is a remake of the 1995 Malayalam film Mannar Mathai Speaking.
Malli Malli Choodali is a 2002 Indian Telugu-language film written and directed by Pawans Sreedhar, starring Venu Thottempudi and Janani, in lead and Vizag Prasad, 'Costumes' Krishna, Sobha Rani, Ali and Brahmanandam among others in supporting roles. The film released on 28 March 2002 and proved to be very unsuccessful at the box-office.
Gopi Gopika Godavari is a 2009 Indian Telugu-language directed by Vamsy and starring Venu Thottempudi and Kamalinee Mukherjee. The film was released on 10 July 2009.
Hanuman Junction is a 2001 Indian Telugu-language action comedy film directed by M. Raja. It stars an ensemble cast featuring Arjun, Jagapathi Babu, Venu, Laya, Sneha and Vijayalakshmi with music composed by Suresh Peters. It is produced by M. V. Lakshmi under the M. L. Movie Arts banner of Editor Mohan. The film, notably Raja's directorial debut, is a remake Malayalam film Thenkasipattanam (2000). Released on 21 December 2001, the film was a successful venture. The film was dubbed and released in Tamil as Singakottai.
Timmapuram Karanam Ravi Prakash Rao, popularly known as Tirupathi Prakash, is an Indian actor in Telugu cinema.
Kalyana Ramudu is a 2003 Indian Telugu-language family film and remake of 2002 Malayalam film Kalyanaraman directed by G. Ram Prasad and produced by Venkata Shyam Prasad under SP Entertainments. The film stars Venu Thottempudi, Prabhu Deva and Nikita in the lead roles.
Cheppave Chirugali is a 2004 Indian Telugu-language romantic drama film directed by Vikraman. The film stars Venu Thottempudi, Abhirami and Ashima Bhalla. It is the Telugu remake of his own 2002 Tamil film Unnai Ninaithu with Ramji, Pandu and Visweswara Rao reprising their roles and Ramesh Khanna in a different role. It was produced by Venkata Shyam Prasad under SP Entertainments.
Pellam Oorelithe is 2003 Indian Telugu-language comedy film directed by S. V. Krishna Reddy starring Srikanth, Venu Thottempudi, Sangeeta, and Rakshita. The film is a remake of Tamil film Charlie Chaplin (2002).
Pellamtho Panenti is a 2003 Telugu drama film directed by S. V. Krishna Reddy. This film stars Venu, Laya, and Kalyani.
Malli Malli is a 2009 Indian Telugu-language action-drama film directed by Raaj Adithya and starring Skanda Ashok and Kalyani in their Telugu debuts. The film is inspired by the Hollywood film If Only (2004). The film also marked the compositional debut for S. Thaman.
Manasu Paddanu Kaani is a 2000 Indian Telugu-language romantic drama film produced by Vinobha Goud and directed by K. Veeru. The film features Venu Thottempudi, Ramya Krishna and Raasi in lead roles. The film's music is by K. Veeru. The film was a box office failure.
Ramachari – Eedo Pedda Goodachari is a 2013 Indian Telugu-language comedy film directed by Eshwar. A remake of C.I.D. Moosa, the film stars Venu Thottempudi and Kamalinee Mukherjee. The film was released on 17 May 2013. After the failure of this film, Venu Thottempudi took a break from acting.
Mayagadu (transl. Magician) is a 2011 Indian Telugu-language romantic drama film directed by Dilip Polan and starring Venu Thottempudi, Charmy Kaur and Satya Krishnan. It is a remake of the Bollywood film Kyo Kii... Main Jhuth Nahin Bolta, which was released in 2001. The film was released after much delay.